Haiku Society of America

Haiku Society of America Region

This region includes Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
 
The flora, fauna and rich culture of the South are notable for inspiring haiku moments. As such, haiku and related genres are alive and well. We hope additional groups will spring up wherever there are a few dedicated poets. Anyone interested in forming a haiku group is encouraged to contact the regional coordinator for information and assistance.

The South region welcomes anyone living in or passing through the area to join local groups for regular meetings and special events sharing the haiku experience and camaraderie. Two groups currently meet in the south region, one in Louisiana, and one in Arkansas. Arkansas also boasts a haiku column and an annual conference in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

 

Arkansas

Hot Springs Haiku Club

Meets 2-4 pm, every first Friday of the month at the Garland County Library in Hot Springs. Curious visitors are always welcome. 

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Ouachita Life Haiku Column

The bi-montly QL magazine publishes a haiku page with eight haiku contests,
Each with a cash award. The deadline for entries is the 13th day of the month 
prior to the next issue. There is no entry fee. The contest is sponsored by 
Howard Lee Kilby. For more information Contact Howard at <hkilby@hotmail.com>.

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29th Annual Haiku Conference in Hot Springs National Park

This two-day event is held the first weekend in November. It has become a tradition in Hot Springs thanks to my friend, Howard Lee Kilby who started this event in 1995. He continues to sponsor this and many other cultural events in Hot Springs.

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Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi Region

Hello HSA member poets in these beautiful states. Your input to this page is needed. Basho, the original haiku stylist, was noted for his love of seclusion and wandering. Wander over to your computers and send me your news: captsails@aol.com

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